Cushman & Wakefield
Jan 1, 2017
Measured Optimism
By Kevin J. Thorpe, Global Chief Economist, & Rebecca Rockey, Head of Americas Forecasting
New era in Washington leads to measured optimism for near-term growth
U.S. GDP, inflation, and interest rates are poised to go higher
Leasing fundamentals holding firm, but vacancy nearing an inflection point
Rising interest rates implies a mix of headwinds and tailwinds for the capital markets